- Course Description: This course provides training on supporting children and families in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about child development, family dynamics, and support services to enhance patient care and support. Outcomes:
- Provide effective support to children and families.
- Understand child development and family dynamics.
- Implement family-centered care in healthcare.
- Connect families with community resources and services.
- Enhance patient care through child and family support services.
- Introduction to Child and Family Support
- Child Development and Healthcare
- Family Dynamics and Support
- Family-Centered Care in Healthcare
- Supporting Families Through Illness and Loss
- Child and Adolescent Counseling Techniques
- Child Protection and Advocacy
- Community Resources for Families
- Evaluating Family Support Services
- Case Studies and Best Practices in Child and Family Support
Children with Special Needs
Course Description: This online course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the principles and best practices for teaching children with special needs. Participants will explore topics such as learning disabilities, speech, and language issues, behavior management strategies, assistive technology, designing effective instruction plans, adapting lessons for diverse learners, working collaboratively with parents and professionals in the field of special education, and incorporating feedback into lesson planning. The course will also review evidence-based strategies for helping young children learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Course Objectives:- Understand the importance of creating a safe and supportive learning environment for students with special needs
- Learn about identifying different types of learning disabilities in students
- Acquire techniques for effectively addressing speech and language issues related to special needs
- Â Develop skills for managing disruptive behaviors in classrooms
- Explore the use of appropriate assistive technology tools to help build student success
- Gain knowledge of how to create effective individualized instruction plans
- Examine evidence-based strategies for adapting instructional material to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Develop techniques for working collaboratively with parents and professionals in fields related to special education
- Understand ways to use technology appropriately in a setting that serves children with special needs
- Recognize best practices for incorporating feedback into lesson plans
Children's Literature
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the world of children's literature, including an overview of key authors, genres, and movements. It covers main concepts, such as reading development, formative assessment, and global diversity in storytelling. You will learn about different techniques used in evaluating books for content and quality as well as how to apply a deeper understanding of children’s literature conventions to areas such as reading aloud and facilitating book discussions. You will also gain an understanding of how narratives can be used to support instruction in various subject areas. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of children's literature while learning practical skills such as selecting appropriate texts, evaluating books based on criteria set by Common Core standards, discussing author’s craft with students, leading meaningful conversations around a text and comparing different cultural interpretations. This course is ideal for those who are new to teaching children’s literature or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:- Define key terms related to children's literature
- Analyze differences between written texts
- Assess books based on Common Core Standards
- Compare author’s craft from different genres
- Select appropriate texts
- Develop strategies for reading aloud
- Foster meaningful discussions around a text
- Utilize storytelling to support instruction
- Examine the influence of culture on storytelling
- Apply elements of narrative structure
- Description: This course covers approaches for managing chronic conditions in patients. Participants will learn about disease prevention, patient education, and long-term management strategies to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic diseases. Objectives:
- Understand chronic disease management principles.
- Learn disease prevention and early intervention strategies.
- Develop patient education and self-management programs.
- Implement long-term management strategies for chronic diseases.
- Improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
- Introduction to Chronic Disease Management
- Disease Prevention and Early Intervention
- Patient Education and Self-Management
- Medication Management for Chronic Diseases
- Lifestyle Modifications and Behavioral Changes
- Monitoring and Follow-Up Care
- Integrating Chronic Care into Primary Care
- Coordinating Care for Chronic Conditions
- Chronic Disease Management Technologies
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Course Description: This course covers approaches for managing chronic conditions in patients. Participants will learn about disease prevention, patient education, and long-term management strategies to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic diseases. Course Outcomes:
- Understand chronic disease management principles.
- Learn disease prevention and early intervention strategies.
- Develop patient education and self-management programs.
- Implement long-term management strategies for chronic diseases.
- Improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
- Identify key principles of chronic disease management.
- Develop disease prevention and early intervention programs.
- Create patient education and self-management materials.
- Implement long-term care plans for chronic diseases.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
- Develop strategies for patient engagement and adherence.
- Address barriers to effective chronic disease management.
- Implement technology solutions for chronic disease management.
- Review case studies to apply chronic disease management strategies in real-world settings.
- Introduction to Chronic Disease Management
- Disease Prevention and Early Intervention
- Patient Education and Self-Management
- Medication Management for Chronic Diseases
- Lifestyle Modifications and Behavioral Changes
- Monitoring and Follow-Up Care
- Coordinating Care for Chronic Conditions
- Using Technology for Chronic Disease Management
- Evaluating Patient Outcomes and Adjusting Care Plans
- Course Description: This course provides training on managing chronic conditions in home health care settings. Participants will learn about disease management, patient education, and long-term care strategies to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. Outcomes:
- Implement effective chronic disease management strategies in home health care.
- Educate patients and families on managing chronic conditions.
- Develop long-term care plans for patients with chronic diseases.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and outcomes.
- Enhance patient care and quality of life through chronic disease management.
- Introduction to Chronic Disease Management at Home
- Principles of Chronic Disease Management
- Educating Patients and Families on Chronic Disease
- Medication Management for Chronic Diseases
- Lifestyle Modifications and Behavioral Changes
- Monitoring and Follow-Up Care for Chronic Diseases
- Coordinating Care for Patients with Chronic Conditions
- Using Technology for Chronic Disease Management
- Evaluating Patient Outcomes and Adjusting Care Plans
- Case Studies and Practical Applications in Chronic Disease Management